Long ago, people could find their way in the outdoors without a compass—at night or during the day, using natural directional signs. Here are some pointers for the next time you are camping, hiking, or just outdoors. Don't get lost!
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Astronomy
Backyard Birds
 Learn how to make a bird seed wreath with these simple instructions, and create something very special for the birds in your neighborhood! |
Blizzards
 Think blizzard and heavy snowfall comes to mind. Officially, however, the deadly winter storm is defined by these factors: |
Blogs
 Welcome October! For your enjoyment, I've posted this beautiful poem by Robert Frost. In it, he urges nature to slow down—before the leaves fall and the chilly weather begins! |
Cleaning
 Here are some holiday cooking and cleaning tips, because at this time of year more than any other, the kitchen is the focus of frenzied activity. Throughout the holidays, it's important to remember to take deep breaths, relax, and have fun. |
Conjunctions
 Our lives are ruled by cycles—night and day, the seasons, a biological rhythm within our own bodies, and many other rhythms. Edward Russell Dewey (1895–1978) was a Harvard economist who had identified a number of cycles in the U.S. economy and started the... |
Cooking & Recipes
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Here are some holiday cooking and cleaning tips, because at this time of year more than any other, the kitchen is the focus of frenzied activity. Throughout the holidays, it's important to remember to take deep breaths, relax, and have fun. |
 Here's how to clean and cook pumpkin, store pumpkins, and more seasonal advice. |
